#3F9C96 Hex Color
A balanced teal with professional depth
This muted, cool teal sits at a balanced saturation that feels professional yet approachable. Because #3f9c96 offers excellent contrast with black text, it functions well for readable body copy in UI designs. Avoid pairing it with high-contrast neons, as it looks sophisticated alongside warm terracotta or soft charcoal. The hex code for this teal is #3f9c96.
Questions about #3f9c96
What is #3f9c96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #3f9c96 is rgb(63, 156, 150), in HSL hsl(176, 42%, 43%) and in CMYK 60%, 0%, 4%, 39%.
Which color combinations work best with #3f9c96?
Pair #3f9c96 with terracotta to create a sophisticated, warm contrast that balances the cool teal undertones. For a neutral, professional interface, charcoal serves as an excellent anchor that keeps the design feeling grounded and readable.
Is #3f9c96 readable on white or black?
#3f9c96 has a 3.27:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.40:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.